Economics PhD

Our five-year PhD programme consists of: <br/><br/><br/>- Two years of formal training;<br/><br/><br/>- Three years of independent research (with the possibility of a 6th year, for writing up). <br/><br/><br/>The first year of the programme is equivalent to an MSc in Economics and candidates that have already gained a similar qualification at 2:1 level or above, can be considered for entry directly into the second year. <br/><br/>In Year 2, you will take advanced PhD level courses and work on your research proposal, which will represent the basis of the subsequent three years of research.  <br/><br/>The programme structure aligns to that of top institutions in the US and the UK, providing you with rigorous advanced training and sufficient time for producing independent research, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.  <br/><br/>We admit around 8-10 PGRs per year, and five-year scholarships from the department/school are available. There is also the possibility to compete for ESRC funding.